4 Ways To Cut Corn Off the Cob

There’s nothing like being elbow deep in a piece of corn on the cob. However, it sometimes makes more sense to cut the kernels off the cob if you’re using fresh corn in recipes or if you’ve misplaced your toothpicks and dental floss.

A sharp knife is the key to removing kernels from a corn cob, so that it’s done with little effort without damaging the corn. There is also more than one way to do it, so we’re offering four easy ways to cut corn off the cob.

Recommended Knives:

Petite Santoku or Santoku

Similar to the chef knife, but with a low tip for added precision. This multi-functional knife with its sharp, subtly curved blade easily chops, slices and dices fruits and vegetables.

You'll find yourself reaching for this knife every day! Well balanced and sharp, this all-purpose knife is ideal for slicing and dicing.

Four Easy Ways To Remove Corn Kernals

Stand the corn cob upright on a cutting board with the stem side on the board. Use the 5” Petite Santoku to slice the kernels from the cob from tip to stem.
Lay the corn cob flat on the cutting board and use a 7-5/8″ Petite Chef knife or 7″ Santoku to slice down the side of the cob to remove the kernels. Rotate the cob to the flat side and cut again. Repeat on all sides.
Use a Bundt pan or angel food pan to steady the cob, stem side down, in the center hole of the pan. Using a 5″ Petite Santoku, slice down the cob from tip to stem to release the corn kernels.
Place a small bowl that's base has a lip upside-down inside a larger bowl. Place the stem of the cob in the middle of the small bowl and with a 5" Petite Santoku knife, slice from tip to stem to remove the corn kernels.